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New Jersey Makers Day
2024-03-16 10:00:00 2024-03-16 15:00:00 America/New_York New Jersey Makers Day Enjoy a project filled day at the Southwest Branch! Get creative with hands-on projects including Nail Polish Hydro Dipping, Magic Invisible Ink, Lego Maze Coding, dancing raisins, and more. Southwest Branch -

Saturday, March 16
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-16 10:00:00 2024-03-16 15:00:00 America/New_York New Jersey Makers Day Enjoy a project filled day at the Southwest Branch! Get creative with hands-on projects including Nail Polish Hydro Dipping, Magic Invisible Ink, Lego Maze Coding, dancing raisins, and more. Southwest Branch -

Enjoy a project filled day at the Southwest Branch! Get creative with hands-on projects including Nail Polish Hydro Dipping, Magic Invisible Ink, Lego Maze Coding, dancing raisins, and more.

CreateIt Labs, Home Depot, Greenwich Fire Department, the Warren County Garden Club, and Cosplay will be at the Southwest Branch along with the Boy Scouts.  Bring the whole family and make and learn something new!  No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | Special Event |

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Southwest Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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About the branch

The Southwest Branch is located in Stewartsville off of Rte. 519. The branch features a public meeting room, teen space, children’s area, Maker Space, and public computers.

Upcoming Events

Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Registration is now closed
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Feather Drawing - A Sketching Class for the "Non-Artist"
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Designed specifically for those who don't consider themselves artists, this class will equip you with foundational observational drawing skills and leave you with a stunning,realistic feather drawing.
This event is full
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Book Journaling
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maker Space
Calling all book lovers! Decorate your own personal journal this summer and keep track of all your favorite books! All supplies will be provided. For ages 12-17.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
This event is full
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones - Kids Craft
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Maker Space
Make DIY puffy paint from glue and shaving cream to create realistic ice cream cones.
This event is full
Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones - Kids Craft
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Space
Make DIY puffy paint from glue and shaving cream to create realistic ice cream cones.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our afternoon Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Peas & Carrots - Kid's Music Concert
Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting Room
Musical fun for ages 2-7! Sing & dance along with with Lisa! Space is limited, please register all children attending.
Check Em' Out Book Club
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room
Come join our evening Book Club as we Check Out some new books and genres. Going forward, a new genre will be chosen each month. Come read, share and enjoy the conversation.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Summer Cardmaking Class
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space
Join us for a fun cardmaking class! Using cardstock, patterned paper and rubber stamps, you will create four summer-themed greeting cards. Please register everyone who will be participating.
This event is full
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
This event is full
Color Your World With Books - Magic Show
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun show that is jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Paint-A-Pot
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Get in touch with your inner artist at Paint-A-Pot and paint a new home for a plant! All supplies provided. Please register everyone in your group who will be participating.
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 9:00am
Brick Squad
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an open build with the library's building bricks. Bring your imagination and creativity! We'll have the library's Lego books for inspiration. Please register each participant.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Miniature Horse Library Visit
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Meet a little therapy horse! Enjoy a story and learn all about the benefits of equine therapy. Plus, he wears sneakers!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Artful Palettes - A Mini Art Exhibition
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Grab a mini canvas and some paint and let your creativity run wild! Using a tiny canvas; you can use paint, colored pencils or oil pastels to create a mini masterpiece.
Registration opens Friday, July 25 2025 at 9:00am
Micro Makers
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:20pm
Maker Space
We will create simple programs while also learning how code and hardware work together. No prior experience needed! Equipment will be provided. Ages 8+ welcome. Please register each participant.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Summer Picnic Caddy - Adult Craft
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space
Design a watermelon-themed summer picnic caddy for your next BBQ or patio dinner. Using paints, create watermelon utencil holders and adhere to a melamine tray.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am
Board Game Night
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Get ready to roll the dice and shuffle the deck at Board Game Night! Make new friends and have fun playing a different board game every month. All ages welcome.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Girls Who Code
Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Labrador Literature: Read to a Dog
Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Would you like to read to a dog? We will be joined by a Labrador puppy in training to become a Seeing Eye guide dog!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Girls Who Code
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Girls Who Code clubs serve as a place for students to spend time together while learning about computer science and building their confidence.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
This event is full
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
Friday Flicks
Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a Friday afternoon movie courtesy of the Kanopy database of films, documentaries and musicals.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Library Closed - Labor Day Weekend
Sat, Aug 30, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Library Closed - Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01, All day
All library branches will be closed.
Preschool Pals Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Preschool Pals Storytime helps children develop essential skills for school, such as listening, language, and early literacy while having fun!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room
We welcome our littlest patrons to the library to enjoy stories with their caregivers and peers. This interactive storytime promotes early literacy and socialization for babies and toddlers ages 1-3.
Maker Drop-In
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space
Open to kids, teens, and adults. Bring your own project or try one of our guided mini-projects designed to spark creativity and innovation. Basic maker supplies and tools will be available.
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